The similiarities between Rome and America is the political corruption of the leaders and the complanency of the citizens. As the politicians allowed the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer, the country became vunerable to outside attacks. Sounds familiar? What do you think?
2006-12-27 07:54:42 · 10 answers · asked by atomic_dog_68 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Long ago in America, people stopped questioning the government and began accepting its authority, no matter what. Television and print media, having become profit driven entities rather than public services, switched from informing voters in a vigilant democracy to offering up "infotainment" to sustain the attention of those who believe they will be a rich and famous celebrity someday, despite any evidence to the contrary.
Fun experiment... ask someone you know about some celebs, then ask them who your governor is. Then ask them if they are going to be rich someday.
You'll see what I mean.
2006-12-28 08:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Americans are too busy surviving in this dog eat dog society to really have the time to pay attention. Between work, kids, bills, etc. nobody has the time except people who sit at home all day (losers). Seriously the Feds could abolish free speech and private property and some people in this country wouldn't find out until a month later because they just don't have the time to even watch the news for 30 minutes.
2006-12-27 17:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we are sheep and they are the wolves. they distract us with politics so that while we are busy arguing, they slowly sedate us and feast on our mundane lives. we are here for their amusement, they only tolerate us because they hate to do any real work for themselves, so they promote the best puppets. take away our rights. a Shepherd will come and annihilate the ravenous pack. check out the military commissions act, it basically says that if the gov. doesn't like you, you're a terrorist. now, that was enacted in a predominately Republican congress, but now there is a Democrat majority...GUN CONTROL will be in full force, and those who try to stand their ground will be terrorists and treated as such. no fair speedy trial, indefinite inprisonment, threat of torture...these two groups have been working together for years in a concerted effort to enslave our once great nation. the reps increase security, and the dems decrease self-reliance. we are being bred into cattle. too stupid to know when we're going to the slaughter. the Romans were distracted with gladiators and running water, we have football and terrorists. nero will play his fiddle again.
2006-12-28 19:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by otis the brave (luke 22:36) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your basic premise is wrong.Rich getting richer poor getting poorer.How does that lead to complacency?Seems to me it would lead to unrest.Poor folks are not poor because Rich folks are rich..America's poor would be Africa's rich.Complacency,that's more a case of folks empowering the leaders who give them the most, and not worrying where it comes from.Or when it will run out.That's what happened in Rome.
2006-12-28 11:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. NG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its much easier to ignore the congress and blame the President because he only has one name. Trying to remember 104 senators requires effort, and Americans just dont have the time for that.
I suggest making commercials longer, and posting Congress persons names across the bottom of the screen during football games.
2006-12-27 16:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by godoompah 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The cons and libs are too busy trying to insult each other into the ground to actually pay attention to what's actually happening with our officials.. Its truly sad. Its like we are not evolving we are devolving. I actually agree. Very smart and astute observation. Glad I am not the only one who noticed..
2006-12-27 16:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by babygyrl_nyc 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Presidents are scape goats. If crap happens the presdient gets blamed. Look at Presdient Bush. Is it his fault gas prices went skyhigh. He is just represents us. he does not completely rule us.
But some people are to stupid see that so this so Congress can slide
2006-12-28 21:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Taylor R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are correct. People are too complacent about politics. Not enough people vote either. History has a nasty habbit of repeating itself.
2006-12-28 00:20:55 · answer #8 · answered by ROBERT L O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SMACK!!! Thats the nail being hit on the head! Ya ?? It won't be a issue till its too late but very good observation!
2006-12-27 16:03:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
more people are more concerned with who is screwing who in Hollywood than who is screwing them from Washington
2006-12-29 00:44:39 · answer #10 · answered by mhp_wizo_93_418 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋